Bar Associations Weigh New Guidance on Generative AI in Client Work
Draft ethics opinions focus on confidentiality, supervision and billing, and firms are already rewriting internal policies.
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Eleanor Whitcombe
The Quiet Rise of Unbundled Legal Services
More clients now hire lawyers for single tasks instead of whole cases. The model widens access, but it carries real risks for both sides.
Mediation First: Why More Contracts Mandate a Cooling-Off Period
Escalation clauses that require negotiation and mediation before litigation are becoming standard in commercial agreements.
Why Litigation Funders Are Bracing for Tougher Disclosure Rules
Courts and legislators want to know who is paying for lawsuits. Funders and claimants are preparing for more transparency.
How to Choose an Expert Witness Who Survives Cross-Examination
Credentials get an expert through the door. Clarity, independence and preparation keep their evidence standing.
Court Backlogs Ease as Remote Hearings Become a Permanent Fixture
Video hearings are no longer a stopgap. Judges and practitioners describe what works, what doesn't and who gets left behind.
What Clients Actually Want From Their Lawyers Now
Responsiveness beats prestige, fixed fees beat surprises, and plain English beats Latin. What client surveys keep telling the profession.
Inside a Cross-Border Fraud Investigation: The First 72 Hours
Freezing orders, evidence preservation and coordinating counsel in three time zones. How investigators work when the clock is running.
Arbitration Clauses Under Fire: When Courts Refuse to Compel
Unconscionability, waiver and mass-arbitration tactics are testing clauses that companies thought were bulletproof.
Director Liability: When Business Judgment Isn’t Enough
The business judgment rule protects honest mistakes, not ignored red flags. Recent claims show where the line falls.
Class Action Settlements Are Getting Smaller. Here’s Why
Claims rates, objector scrutiny and tighter fee awards are reshaping how class cases resolve.